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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
44 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon AW120
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched March 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus SH-1
  • Renewed by Olympus SH-3
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Nikon AW130 versus Olympus SH-2, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was unveiled very close to the SH-2 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the AW130 scores against the SH-2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Olympus SH-2

		

		

			
 AW130 SH-2 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Nikon AW130

		

		

			
 SH-2 AW130 
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Olympus SH-2

		

		

			
 AW130 SH-2 
LaunchedFebruary 2015March 2015Similar age
Manually focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW130 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus SH-2 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon AW130 versus Olympus SH-2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the AW130 vs the SH-2.
Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and SH-2 is 91 and 88 respectively.
Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and SH-2.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you might want to factor the launch date  of the products into consideration.
	
			Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon AW130 Portrait photography info
Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography info
36
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 features face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
44
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
 manual focus not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Nikon AW130 Street photography info
Olympus SH-2 Street photography info
62
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
70
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 includes touch to focus
 lighter than competition in class (271g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Nikon AW130 Sports photography info
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography info
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 better than average battery (370 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
51
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Nikon AW130 Travel photography information
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography information
73
 better than average battery (370 per charge)
 environment proof
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
 better than average battery pack (380 shots)
 lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
 includes touch to focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon AW130
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-2
50
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 environment proof
 better than average battery (370 CIPA)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 no manual control
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
55
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 supports RAW files
 better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
 manual focus not available
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon AW130
Vlogging with Olympus SH-2
33
 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 lack of external mic jack
35
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (271g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 does not have mic socket
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Olympus SH-2
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Olympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix AW130 Olympus Stylus SH-2
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-10 2015-03-11
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 11.5 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lb) 271 grams (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images 380 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $398 $399